SF 744

as introduced - 88th Legislature (2013 - 2014) Posted on 05/18/2013 08:39am

A bill for an act
relating to public safety; providing immunity for underage possession or
consumption of alcohol for a person seeking assistance for self or another;
amending Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 340A.503, by adding a subdivision.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1.

Minnesota Statutes 2012, section 340A.503, is amended by adding a
subdivision to read:

new text begin Subd. 8. new text end

new text begin Prosecution; immunity. new text end

new text begin (a) A person is not subject to prosecution under
subdivision 1, paragraph (a), clause (2), or subdivision 3, if the person:
new text end

new text begin (1) voluntarily seeks assistance at a health facility or detoxification program for
treatment or observation for any immediate health concern;
new text end

new text begin (2) accompanies another person who is voluntarily seeking assistance at a health
facility or detoxification program for treatment or observation for any immediate health
concern; or
new text end

new text begin (3) initiates contact with a peace officer, emergency medical services personnel,
or 911 operator to report that another person is in need of medical assistance for an
immediate health or safety concern, provided that the person who initiates contact is the
first person to make such a report, provides a name and contact information, remains on
the scene until assistance arrives, and cooperates with the authorities at the scene.
new text end

new text begin (b) The person who receives medical assistance shall also be immune from
prosecution under paragraph (a).
new text end

new text begin (c) Paragraph (a), clause (3), also applies to one or two persons acting in concert
with the person initiating contact provided that all the requirements of paragraph (a),
clause (3), are met.
new text end